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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 1986
7:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, September 16, 1986,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Johnston, Mayor
Kent Rose, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Affeldt
Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal
Gordon Pierce
Hermann Staufer
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
The first order of business was recognition of retiring Councilmember Dan Corcoran.
Mayor Johnston made a presentation and gave a etched glass plaque to Dan for Dan's
service on the Town Council. Peter Patten spoke on his feelings regarding Dan's
resignation and thanked him for his support throughout the years.
The next item was Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1986, second reading, a request to
amend Special Development District No. 5 (Development Area B), Simba Run, to allow
for a recreation amenities fund contribution of $10,000 in lieu of the requirement
of a tot lot. The title of the ordinance was read in full by Mayor Johnston.
Kristan Pritz briefly gave background information on the ordinance and introduced
Nicholas Giancamilli to answer any questions of the Council. There was no
discussion by Council or the public. At this time, Kent Rose made a motion to
approve the ordinance, and Gordon Pierce seconded. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 5-0, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
The third item was the Kravis residence appeal of the Design Review Board decision.
Kristan Pritz explained what the appeal was in regards to. At this time, Gordon
Pierce excused himself from his position on the Council and made a presentation with
a scale model of the residence. Kathy Warren, Ned Gwathmey and Duane Piper of the
Design Review Board gave comments on how and why they made their decision. Gary
Boschel and Jim Morter gave their thoughts on why the ordinance should be revised.
Peter Patten gave further background information on the subject. Hermann Staufer
made a motion to overturn the DRB decision and approve the plans, which Gail
Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-1, with Kent
Rose opposing and Gordon Pierce abstaining due to his involvement in the project.
Hermann Staufer then requested the staff follow up on researching and making
recommendations on revising the ordinance. At this point, Eric Affeldt commended
. the DRB Board on their decision making.
The next item on the agenda was an access agreement with The Wren, which was tabled
until a later date.
The fifth item was the final Entryway Design proposal. Jim Morter of Morter
Architects explained the five alternatives for the entryway design. He noted he had
refined the designs and presented two final designs for the Council to look at.
After much discussion by Council and Jim Morter, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a
motion to choose the "Purple Mountains Majesty" design with Jim's best judgment to
add or not add "Host of", and Kent Rose seconded. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously 6-0.
The next item on the agenda was the Swimming Pool Task Force presentation. Pat
Dodson introduced the members of the Task Force - Tim Garton, Gordon Pierce, George
Knox, Duane Piper and Lizette Lamb, and thanked Cindy Stites, Lori Aker and Kristan
Pritz for their help. Mayor Johnston also thanked everyone for his/her
contribution. Tim Garton explained background information of the Task Force, the
goals they set and how they had reached those goals, to varying degrees. Pat Dodson
gave a slide presentation on the areas the Task Force had visited for ideas. Tim
Garton gave lengthy comments regarding financing options and possibilities, phasing
of the project, and design and preliminary site locations. Next Duane Piper
discussed design and site locations in the Valley and explained the pool they liked
best for a basis to go on. He noted the Task Force had made eighteen criteria for a
site, most favorable to the least favorable, and pool design objectives. Tim Garton
ran through reasons the Task Force was formed (public demand for a local pool) and
then explained their recommendation for a multi -use pool walled up to make three
separate areas. He then asked for direction from the Town Council as to phase two
of the project. He asked that the Council read the proposal submitted, and then the
Task Force meet again with Council to discuss how to proceed. After a short
discussion by Council, it was agreed to meet again with the Task Force at the
October 7 Evening Meeting.
The next item was discussion of a proposal for commercial development adjacent to
the parking structures. Tom Braun gave background information on the proposal
process of the RFQ and RFP. He noted the staff felt that before RFP's and RFQ's,
they wanted to get a handle on marketing aspects and the development aspect. He
said the staff recommended:
1. Authorize the staff to research, select and contract with a consulting firm
for the development of a market analysis study. Staff will provide Council
with additional information as to the costs and content of this study.
2. Direct the staff to begin working with Jeff Winston to develop preliminary
architectural plans and design considerations related to the two sites. In
addition, to develop a more detailed cost estimate for the production of
the RFQ.
3. Initiate a series of discussions on what trade-offs the Town would most
desire as a result of these projects.
• 4. Establish a budget for this process through the RFQ stage. Given direction
from the Council, staff can prepare a budget proposal for Council's review.
Hermann Staufer recommended a market study as the first priority. After some
discussion by Council, it was unanimously agreed to have staff proceed to the next
step and report back to Council at the September 30, 1986 Work Session. Peter Jamar
and Diana Donovan gave their thoughts on problems with this type of development.
The eighth item on the agenda was approval of a letter to the Eagle County
Commissioners concerning a proposal for a county -wide television translator. Larry
Eskwith explained the reasoning behind the letter. After a short discussion by
Council, it was unanimously agreed to send the letter.
There was no Citizen Participation.
Next was the Town Manager's Report. Ron Phillips informed the Council of
improvements made at the Nature Center. The campfire ring was completed for $10,000
less than budgeted. He thanked Kurt Brosig from Tara Masonry, who only charged for
materials and absorbed the labor costs. Ron then thanked Lynne Langmaid, who
donated a greenhouse to the Nature Center. He noted the Booth Creek Tot Lot was now
open, and that all the comments heard to date were positive. He stated the Golf
•Course Clubhouse renovation had begun the day before. He also noted he had been
appointed by Governor Lamm to the Nuclear Material Transportation Advisory
Committee. Ron then commented how much everyone will miss Curt Ufkes, resigning
Chief of Police. Mayor Johnston made similar comments and commended Curt on his
hard work and effort through the years.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
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